Theatre
The Alhambra Theatre. This week, I was lucky enough to be invited to attend the Press Night for An Inspector Calls at the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford. A special thank you to Leanne for this invitation. Stephen Daldry’s multi-award-winning production of An Inspector Calls has returned to the Alhambra
Fiction
By Breanne Randall. In Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things, Breanne Randall crafts a spellbinding world where magic and the painful cost of memory collide in a captivating tale of love, loss, and self-discovery. Set in the small, seemingly quiet town of Gold Springs, this young adult fantasy centres on Calliope
Fiction
By Vaseem Khan. Mare of Easttown meets Succession is an apt description for Vaseem Khan’s first foray into the thriller genre. The Girl in Cell A is a tense, layered and unsettling read that grips from the first page and refuses to let go. Orianna Negi, branded by the
Fiction
By Jenna Satterthwaite. Jenna Satterthwaite’s debut book, Made for You, is a gripping fusion of science fiction, reality television and psychological thriller. Told across dual timelines, it follows Julia Walden, a synthetic woman created to compete in The Proposal and win the heart of bachelor Josh LaSala. Controversial from
2025
In this selection of Books in Review, you'll find detailed summaries, insightful reviews, and key details about each post from the week. I've included direct links and purchasing options to help you easily locate and acquire anything that interests you. If any post sparks your curiosity
Fiction
By Claire Keegan. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Many's the man lost much just because he missed a perfect opportunity to say nothing.” Foster by Claire Keegan is a poignant and beautifully crafted book that leaves an indelible mark on the reader long after the final page. In just a few short chapters,
Fiction
By Yu Hua. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century China, a nation in the throes of transformation, City of Fiction is a sweeping tale of love, blood, and dreams. Yu Hua masterfully brings to life a world where the old ways are fading, and modernity looms on the horizon.
Fiction
By Georgina Clarke. Step into the shadowy streets of 18th-century London with the third thrilling instalment in the Lizzie Hardwicke series. If you're a fan of historical mysteries packed with suspense, secrets, and compelling characters, this is the book for you! In June 1759, Lizzie Hardwicke, a clever
Fiction
By Sue Lynn Tan. Tales of the Celestial Kingdom by Sue Lynn Tan is a beautifully crafted companion to the Celestial Kingdom duology, offering readers a deeper glimpse into the world of Daughter of the Moon Goddess and Heart of the Sun Warrior. This collection of nine stories, including a
Fiction
This week's round-up of beautiful book mail! I'm excited to begin sharing a roundup of the book mail I've received recently. I can't wait to delve into these books and share my thoughts through reviews! The books in this week's
Non-Fiction
By Melanie Brown. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “If you want to be a winner, you have to believe you can win. Just put it out there in the universe. I do it all the time.” Brutally Honest by Melanie Brown is a deeply raw and powerful memoir that left a profound impact on me.
Fiction
By Dinah Jefferies. Set in the sun-drenched landscape of 1930s Corfu, The Greek House by Dinah Jefferies delivers a captivating mix of family drama, lost love, and the uncovering of long-held secrets. The moment Thirza Caruthers steps back onto the island, she is overwhelmed by memories of her childhood home